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We Could Be Villains 4

We Could Be Villains

The Olympics are over!! It’s a bit of a relief for me. I’ve been so distracted by them at times, that my blog entries had literally dried up. I barely had time to tweet...

The Population of Your Novel 2

The Population of Your Novel

My latest writing adventure involves, at most, two major characters and it has me wondering about the way writers populate their novels. I haven’t, as yet, started a work with the entire population of...

Only Lord Knows 7

Only Lord Knows

I don’t always comment on current events but the recent death of Jon Lord has got me thinking about all things Rock ‘N’ Roll. Well it’s got me thinking about the formative years of...

Diving In 1

Diving In

So here’s a swimming analogy for ya… I’m standing at the edge of a pool. It’s not the warmest day but it’s heating up. I’ve already dipped the toes in. The water’s f&%$ing freezing....

The Human Engine 0

The Human Engine

The Human Body is a remarkable thing. Now I must say mine is far from remarkable and since I slipped a disc I’m a tad limited. However, even I can maximize my physical output...

Target Acquired 5

Target Acquired

Writing is an art form like the painting of portraits and the composition of music and, in that sense, it cannot be rushed. However, nobody wants to be putting the finishing touches to a...

Something of Note… 2

Something of Note…

I’m well rested after two weeks under the Sardinian sun and I can finally get down to nailing a first draft and getting some submissions ready for little old New Zealand. While I was...

A Thorn in Our Side 0

A Thorn in Our Side

Sports have not yet really featured in any of my posts but considering I have just written a book on New Zealand’s national game its probably a good idea. I have thought of someone...

A Welcome Perspective 5

A Welcome Perspective

It’s time to share another bit of acquired knowledge with any writers out there. I don’t claim to know all there is to know but when I happen upon something fundamental or in this...

Coffee v Tea 10

Coffee v Tea

‘Molly, my sister, and I fell out, And what do you think it was about? She loved coffee and I loved tea, And that was the reason we couldn’t agree.’ That is one of...